MODELS 3098-3137-3139-3161-3163-3282
200° F (93° C) WATER TEMPERATURE
65
60
18
55
16
50
14
45
40
12
35
10
30
8
25
20
6
15
4
10
2
5
0
10
20
GALLONS
LITERS
0
40
80
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS - Before servicing a pump, always shut off the main power breaker and then unplug the pump - making sure you are wearing
insulated protective sole shoes and not standing in water. Under flooded conditions, contact your local electric company or a qualified licensed electrician for disconnecting
electrical service prior to pump removal.
Submersible pumps contain oils which becomes pressurized and hot under operating conditions. Allow 2½ hours after disconnecting before attempting service.
CONDITION
A. Pump will not start or run.
B. Motor overheats and trips overload or blows.
C. Pump starts and stops too often.
D. Pump will not shut off.
E. Pump operates but delivers little or no water.
F. Drop in head and/or capacity after a period of use.
If the above checklist does not uncover the problem, consult the factory. Do not attempt to service or otherwise disassemble pump. Service must be
performed by Zoeller Authorized Service Stations. Go to www.zoellerpumps.com/servicestations to find the Authorized Service Station in your area.
PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVE
MODEL
Feet
Meters
5
1.5
10
3.0
15
4.6
20
6.1
25
7.6
30
9.1
40
12.2
50
15.2
Shut-off Head:
3163
3098
30
40
50
60
70
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
FLOW PER MINUTE
SERVICE CHECKLIST
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3098
3137/3139
Gal.
Liters
Gal.
Liters
66
250
90
341
56
212
75
284
41
155
53
201
23
87
30
114
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21 ft.(6.4m)
25 ft.(7.6m)
3137/
3161
3282
3139
90
100
110
120
360
400
440
009789A
COMMON CAUSES
Check fuse, low voltage, overload open, open or incorrect wiring, open switch, impeller or seal
bound mechanically, defective capacitor or relay when used, motor or wiring shorted. Float
assembly held down. Switch defective, damaged, or out of adjustment.
Incorrect voltage, negative head (discharge open lower than normal) impeller or seal bound
mechanically, defective capacitor or relay, motor shorted.
Float tight on rod, check valve stuck or none installed in long distance line, overload open,
level switch(s) defective, sump pit too small.
Debris under float assembly, float or float rod bound by pit sides or other, switch defective,
damaged or out of adjustment.
Check strainer housing, discharge pipe, or if check valve is used vent hole must be open.
Discharge head exceeds pump capacity. Low or incorrect voltage. Incorrect motor rotation.
Capacitor defective. Incoming water containing air or causing air to enter pump.
Increased pipe friction, clogged line or check valve. Abrasive material and adverse chemi-
cals could possibly deteriorate impeller and pump housing. Check line. Remove base and
inspect.
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4
3161
3163
Gal.
Liters
Gal.
Liters
106
401
53
201
100
378
52
197
92
348
51
193
84
318
50
189
74
280
48
182
65
246
45
170
41
155
35
132
8
30
20
76
51 ft.(15.5m)
60 ft.(18.3m)
3282
Gal.
Liters
115
435
85
322
55
208
25
95
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24 ft.(7.3m)
009789B